There’s never been a better time to join the team at Cycling UK. We have an ambitious new strategy that we’re launching in April 2024 – and we want you to be part of it. There are loads of reasons to love cycling, even if you’re not someone who cycles. From cutting pollution, to making us healthier and happier, cycling can help us all thrive.
At Cycling UK, we want everyone to enjoy the benefits cycling offers to people and the planet. We’ll be sharing more information on our strategy soon but, it will focus on encouraging more short journeys by bike; promoting cycling as a popular, enjoyable, and safe activity for everyone; and striving to make every cycling experience a great one. Come with us on our journey and help us have more impact than ever before.
Purpose of role
This person will build and lead Cycling UK’s new policy and public affairs team, which has been established as part of Cycling UK’s exciting new strategy. They will have responsibility for raising Cycling UK’s profile, improving our reputation and increasing our influence among key policy makers right across the UK. They will develop and implement evidence-based political strategies in line with the charity’s strategic objectives.
Scope of role
The head of policy and public affairs will lead a team of five in developing and delivering political influencing strategies. They will ensure policy and public affair colleagues work collaboratively to maximise Cycling UK’s influence in line with our strategic objectives. They will represent Cycling UK at high level political meetings in support of the director of external affairs and CEO. They and their team will be the political eyes and ears of the organisation, sharing intel and making recommendations accordingly. The head of policy and public affairs will form part of Cycling UK’s Leadership Team and ensure the charity is working towards its wider strategic objectives.